Episode #7 - How Being A Good Dude and Making Friends Can Jumpstart Your Walleye Career

Episode #7 - How Being A Good Dude and Making Friends Can Jumpstart Your Walleye Career

We're excited to welcome Cody Pixley to Whiskey n' Walleye Radio! 🎙️🐟 Cody has been competing in walleye tournaments for nearly a decade and has established himself as one of the top anglers in the country. Last season, he qualified for the National Walleye Tour Championship, putting him among the Top 40 walleye anglers in the nation. 🏆 NWT Championship Qualifier 🏆 14th in NWT Angler of the Year standings in 2023 🏆 Cashed a check on Lake Erie this season 🏆 Nearly 10 years of tournament experience He joins Dave Chapman to talk about his tournament journey, lessons learned over the years, how being a good dude can benefit your walleye tournament career, and how he's approaching the rest of the 2026 season. If you love tournament walleye fishing, this is one you won't want to miss. Northland Tackle [https://northlandtackle.com/] Official Members receive 40% off the entire Northland Tackle website. Norsk Lithium [https://norsklithium.com] Official Members receive 15% off of the entire Norsk Lithium website. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode #6 - Accidental AOY: How Gage Gordon Stumbled Into Contention

We’re fired up to welcome Gage Gordon to Whiskey n’ Walleye Radio Episode #6. Gage is one of the hottest sticks in tournament walleye fishing right now and an even better guy off the water. If you’ve been following the National Walleye Tour this season, you already know the name. - 5th place on Erie - 4th place on Oahe - Currently sitting 2nd in Angler of the Year points behind Beau Schilling The guy is on an absolute run right now. We’ll be talking tournament strategy, breaking down this incredible season so far, and hearing how he approaches some of the toughest fisheries in the country.

Episode #5 - 19 Years Old, Gov Cup Champ, and a Braid Secret That Changes Everything with Beau Schilling

Episode #5 is coming in hot… We’re fired up to have Beau Schilling joining us on Whiskey n’ Walleye Radio — one of the rising names in tournament walleye fishing right now. Beau isn’t just another young angler… he’s already putting up serious results and turning heads across the Midwest. Coming off a huge season and heading into his rookie year on the National Walleye Tour, he’s got real momentum behind him.  A standout moment? Winning the South Dakota Governor’s Cup on Lake Oahe with a massive 61+ lb two-day bag — the kind of performance that puts everyone on notice. We’re diving into what’s working, how he’s approaching tournaments, and what it really takes to compete at a high level this early in your career.

Episode #4 - 60 Days on the Ice: Marcus Quam on Grinding Through a Season When No One Else Would

Episode #4 is here…and this one is loaded with local knowledge. We’re bringing on Marcus Quam - one of the most dialed-in anglers in Northeast South Dakota and owner of Reel Therapy Guide Service. If you’ve ever fished the glacial lakes around Webster, you know how tough they can be… and Marcus is one of the guys who consistently figures them out. - Full-time guide putting clients on fish day in and day out - A true “wealth of information” on the glacial lakes - Tournament angler who knows how to break down water and adapt fast He will join our host Dave Chapman to dive into:  • How to approach South Dakota glacial lakes  • Finding fish when conditions change  • What actually works vs. what people think works If you fish this region, or plan to sometime, this is one you don’t miss.

Episode #3 - Max Wilson: Winning 14 Tournaments, Surviving the Hate, and What It Actually Takes to Be the Best

Here we go! Episode #3.  This Sunday night at 7 PM Central — Whiskey n’ Walleye Radio is bringing on a BIG one. Our next guest is Max Wilson. Not just another tournament angler — one of the most accomplished young sticks in the entire game. *  Youngest NWT Champion ever (won it all at just 21 on Lake of the Woods) *  8 career wins + 60+ top 10 finishes across NWT, AIM, and MWC *  Three time MWC Team of the Year *  USA National Predator Team Captain, competing internationally in England & Northern Ireland This is the kind of guy who doesn’t just catch fish — he figures them out faster than anyone else. We’re diving into: * Tournament mindset * Breaking down new water * What separates good anglers from elite ones * And how he’s built a career at such a young age If you’re serious about walleye fishing… this is one you don’t miss.  Sunday night  7:00 PM Central  LIVE on Whiskey n’ Walleye Radio